Silver and Flatware/What is this odd piece of silverware?

While I was going through Mom's silverware box I found an odd shaped piece and can't figure out what it was used for. Piece is marked: WM A ROGERS A1 - PAT 1903
piece is approx 8 1/2" and looks somewhat like a iced tea spoon except there is a huge hole in the middle of spoon part and has 2 prongs sticking out of the top

FYI, The "Wm. A. Rogers" brand is now owned by Oneida so you may find your pattern listed under that name by some sellers. Also, just to add confusion, the "Wm. Rogers" brand is from a totally different company and is now owned by International Silver Company.

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